Rooting unsteady trees New York Times columnist David Brooks recently offered a striking image to describe our cultural moment. The image was that of an unsteady tree. A tree …
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Out of the womb; part of the family The family home can be a loving, caring, nurturing place (for some; sadly, it is incredibly damaging for others); however, staying within …
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Denominations, discarded wood, and discernment
by StaffThe MB Herald asked incoming national director Elton DaSilva to tell us a bit about himself, the new Collaborative Model, and his hopes for the future. Where did you grow …
Rudi Plett of Asuncion, Paraguay, was installed in June as the new executive director of the International Community of Mennonite Brethren (ICOMB). In an interview with freelance writer and MB …
After graduating with her bachelor of nursing in 2011 and working a few years in palliative care, Janelda Cornfield of Sunrise Community Church, Edmonton, felt God leading her to work …
Working together for national impact We’ve all heard the African Proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” I was recently …
The cultural context we live in has a relentless pull toward autonomy and independence. The tug is always toward isolation, away from together. Any long-standing organization like our MB family …
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It’s time for new ways of being together
by ContributorA common theme emerges from the stories of families who have been members of the Mennonite Brethren church in Canada for many years. These immigrants who fled persecution and war …